Should Breakaway Switch Wiring Have Current Running Through It

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on my breakaway switch the breakaway cable there is power going though it. if i touch the frame of the trailer it sparks. thanks

asked by: Lonnie

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One side of the breakaway switch wiring will have current running through it. As long as the plunger pin of the breakaway switch is inserted into the switch the other side of the wiring should have zero current running through it. Once you pull the pin it would allow the current to make it through the switch and go to your brake output circuit. I attached a picture that shows a wiring diagram.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The orange/black wire does connect to the positive battery terminal on the breakaway battery from kit #34-285. The blue wire connects to the yellow wire on the actuator, #K71-650. I have included a picture showing how everything gets wired up.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

If you still have the plunger end that goes in the break away switch, then you can simply insert the plunger back into the switch and that should cut off the power to the brakes on your trailer. If you no longer have the plunger, then you can either…

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Answer 4

When the plunger of a breakaway switch like #3802348 is pulled the battery in the breakaway system will be connected to the trailer brake circuit. This is how a breakaway system stops a trailer if there is a disconnect between it and the tow vehicle.…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Pushing the pin back into the breakaway switch should allow the brakes of the trailer to release. You may have to back the trailer up slightly to get the brakes to release. If you have tried that and are still having problems you may need to replace…

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Answer 7

You likely can use any replacement switch since all they do is complete a circuit when the pin is pulled out. One wire on the switch should be connected to the positive battery terminal on the trailer. The other will tee into the wiring leading from…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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